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RJ56 DUA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

249,068 mi
Last recorded249,068 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 DUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 249,068 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 249,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

suspension modified restricting suspension movement

under body shields fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2016 249,068 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour yellow /white (1.7.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

suspension modified restricting suspension movement

under body shields fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 227,767 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 227,767 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 211,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 211,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 117,932 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 116,694 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 116,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 102,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,335 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,906 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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RJ56 DUA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 89,916 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ56 DUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ56 DUA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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